Calixto constantly surprises in his composition of 4 Seasons. This results in a distinctive and varied dance style. The dance technique and expressive body language are completely in balance here. A daring choice, but a very successful one.
Jury Report/ Swan nomination ‘Most Impressive Dance Production’ 2013:
“Calixto, however, chooses to let the dance tell its own story this results in a wonderful combination of dance, music, and imagery (…) These moments, also thanks to the expressive execution, often cause you to hold your breath (…) a perfect balance between dance technique and expression.” "An exciting dialogue also between music and dance, because once the music speeds up the dancers hold their steps, to catch up their movements again as if the music composition turned within itself." (.) Turns, jumps, sensual pelvis movements, long lines drawn by their fluid limns the audience is overwhelmed by so much beauty. It aims at perfection and every movement is extremely clean and controled. "Calixto's dance language is at first very technical. The result is a choreography in which the lavishness of the baroque composition offers a counterpoint to the collective sense of emptiness of recent times. Here two dancers are challenged to incorporate these ideas while dealing with the music striking forces. By diving into the vivid and timeless essence of Vivaldi’s masterpiece, the choreography traces a parallel between the notion of seasons and the ages of mankind – the dawn and crepuscule of civilization according to many ancient philosophies. Karyn Benquet (2013-14)/ Ewa Sikorska (2015)Ĥ Seasons follows up Calixto’s investigation over themes like impermanence and transformation while approaching milestones of the classical music repertoire. Vivaldiĭancers: Samir Calixto, Irena Misirlic (2013)/ Nominated for a ZWAAN as best dance production in 2013
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